A few familiar faces from Morganna’s university days were already gathered inside a luxurious private room on the second floor of Indigo Club. The air smelled of expensive cologne, polished wood, and red wine.Obama had spared no expense. A large crystal chandelier hung overhead, throwing soft light over the round table filled with fruit platters, imported wine, and half-empty glasses. The music from the main hall below pulsed faintly through the walls — rhythmic, seductive, and loud enough to drown conscience.“Everyone’s here?” Obama asked casually, adjusting the cufflinks on his Armani sleeves.“Yeah,” one of the guys replied with a grin. “Just waiting for the guests of honor.”When Morganna and Jane entered the room, applause broke out. Laughter and greetings filled the air.“Morganna Freeman! Still as stunning as ever!”“Dr. Freeman now, right?”“Look at you — the pride of our batch!”Morganna smiled politely, shaking a few hands, thanking them modestly. But inside, she felt a sm

Jaden’s voice was flat and cold. “Let go of her, and I’ll let you walk away. But if she reports this to the police later, that will be on you.”Obama laughed, the sound brittle. He stepped back and spread his palms like a man showing he had no fear. “So you want to play the hero, huh? Look around you. Do you have any idea where you are? This club is protected by Scorpion from Ironvale City. That man is my sworn brother. You’re messing with family business.”He grinned, spit in the words. “But if you want to die for a pretty stunt, be my guest. I’d be happy to grant you that wish.”At his signal, a door at the end of the corridor opened and a group of men flowed in, not quietly. They came with the casual menace of men used to being obeyed. The leader walked last, like he wanted everyone to see him as he entered.He looked about thirty, lean, hair cropped short. He wore a black leather jacket that fitted him like armor. When he turned, the neck tattoo struck the room first: a scorpion,

Just as Jaden’s kick sent Scorpion flying, he stopped mid-motion, his boot hovering inches from the ground. His gaze drifted toward Obama.That single glance felt like lightning. The moment their eyes met, Obama’s heart slammed in his chest. His knees buckled before his mind even processed it. He collapsed, trembling uncontrollably, and knelt before Jaden like a man whose soul had just been judged.His lips trembled, trying to form words—anything. But only broken stutters came out. Fear had stolen his voice.Jaden looked down at him, expression unreadable, voice calm and detached. “Please,” he said coldly, “wipe the blood off my shoes.”Obama froze for a second, dumbfounded. Then his eyes darted to Jaden’s left foot. The expensive leather shoe was smeared with a thin streak of red—the blood from Scorpion’s mouth after the kick.“Yes, y-yes, I’ll wipe it!” he stammered.He fumbled through his pockets, searching for his handkerchief. His fingers shook so badly he dropped it twice. In a

The sterile white of the hospital ward felt strangely calm compared to the chaos that had led Morganna there. The rhythmic beeping of a monitor hummed quietly in the background, and the faint scent of disinfectant lingered in the air.A soft creak sounded as the door opened. The female doctor from earlier stepped in, accompanied by two nurses. Her expression was kind, her tone light. “Ah, you’re awake. That’s good to see. How are you feeling?”Morganna blinked, adjusting to the brightness. “A little weak,” she admitted, her voice hoarse. “But I’m fine. Thank you.”The doctor smiled, checking the readings on the nearby monitor. “That’s normal. The sedative from the antidote might leave you dizzy for a few hours, but you’ll be alright.”As the nurses took down the remaining equipment, Morganna’s thoughts drifted immediately to the one question that had been haunting her since she regained consciousness.“Doctor…” she asked quickly, sitting up a little. “The person who brought me here —

The clinking of cutlery filled the silence that had followed the earlier tension. And for a while, no one spoke.Then Selena, trying to lighten the mood, looked up at her sister and smiled. “So, Morganna,” she asked, “what brings you to Ironvale City this time? You didn’t tell me you were coming.”Morganna’s eyes brightened immediately. Straightening her posture, she set her fork down and smiled with unmistakable pride. “Remember I told you I work at Dawn Medical Research Institute?” she began. “We’ve done something incredible. Our team just managed to produce the first vaccine to cure liver cancer.”The room went silent for a second — and then erupted with gasps and cheers.“Are you serious?” Selena said, her eyes wide in admiration.“That’s unbelievable!” Vane exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear.Even Nora, usually calm and composed, covered her mouth in astonishment. “Oh my goodness, Morganna, that’s world-changing! You must be so proud.”Morganna leaned back in her chair, trying t